What’s the climate like in Switzerland?
The current climate of Switzerland features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 25°C during the day to lows of 4°C. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -2°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Switzerland in recent years was 35°C in August 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -7°C in February 2018.
On average, Switzerland gets 1143 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 98 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate of Switzerland is based on weather data from Bern. Other spots, like Zurich, Geneva or Valais, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Switzerland for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Switzerland?
The best time to visit Switzerland for pleasant to warm weather is May through October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Switzerland.
Climate Table of Switzerland
The climate table of Switzerland shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 4 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -2 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 99 | 66 | 66 | 75 | 122 | 128 | 127 | 106 | 74 | 87 | 81 | 112 |
| Snow (cm) | 28 | 13 | 12 | 8,5 | 1,0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,1 | 7,4 | 26 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 15°C
- Highest temperature: 25°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 4°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1143 mm per year, averaging 95 mm per month
- Snowfall: 98 cm per year
- Driest months: 66 mm in February, March and 74 mm in September
- Wettest months: 128 mm in June, 127 mm in July and 122 mm in May
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Switzerland
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Switzerland
This graph shows how much precipitation Switzerland gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Switzerland
This graph shows how much snow Switzerland gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Switzerland
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Switzerland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Switzerland
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Switzerland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Switzerland
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Switzerland over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Switzerland
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Switzerland over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Switzerland
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Average Weather in Switzerland by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Switzerland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
